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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 310.86 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 310.86 and 129.40 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 310.86 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/310.86 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 310.86 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 40,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225.28/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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